Coming to Chicago
By Saja Day, October 7, 2014 I used to live with my grandmother, two older sisters, two first cousins, an aunt, and three of my uncles in Memphis, Tennessee. I was, I thought, a happy little girl in that I … Continued
By Saja Day, October 7, 2014 I used to live with my grandmother, two older sisters, two first cousins, an aunt, and three of my uncles in Memphis, Tennessee. I was, I thought, a happy little girl in that I … Continued
By Ruth Martin, October 17, 2014 — 3The joy of motherhood began with the birth of my first child, a daughter who is now thirty-three years old. She was the most beautiful baby I had ever seen. After eighteen hours … Continued
By Robert Mays, January 14, 2015 When I was in high school during the football season, I had a crush on the girl who lived next door who was a classmate of mine at school. So one day, I decided … Continued
By Fred Meyer, December 11, 2014 I resist sending cards or gifts according to scheduled occasions. I’d rather send them when inspired by the connection between a particular person and an event especially related to that person. With my sister, … Continued
By Diane Petersmarck, January 15, 2015 Emily Wharton said “There are two ways of spreading light. Be the candle or be the mirror that reflects it.” Never one to be support staff, I want to be the candle. When my … Continued
What is primarily on my mind is the visit of my elder niece. She lives in Athens, Greece and comes to the States several times a year to teach and to read. She is a MacArthur Fellow (2011). They had … Continued
By Diana Clark, February 3, 2016 — Shortly after becoming a widow, I was invited on a date with a very handsome gentleman in celebration of my birthday. I was hesitant, but I could not resist. He wouldn’t tell me where … Continued